108 – All About Martha Washington

Martha Washington was a HUGE part of George Washington's life. So it seemed important to do an episode about her!

A coloring page of the Washington family! Find the full size here.

Chestnut Grove Plantation, the birthplae of Martha Dandridge Washington. Learn more here! 

Martha Washington's father, John Dandridge. Her mother was Frances Jones Dandridge

Martha Washington's first husband, Daniel Parke Custis.  Learn more about him here! 

The White House Plantation, where Martha lived with her first husband, Daniel.

Martha and Daniel had four children.

John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, also called Jacky and Patsy, were the only two to live into adulthood.

Learn more about the courtship of George and Martha here! 

Upon marrying, George Washington became a stepfather to two young children.

A wedding portrait, done much later. 

Find out what Martha Washington did during the American Revolution.

The USS Lady Washington

Nelly Custis

Washy Custis

Martha Washington as the very first First Lady.